Japan Midokoro / Miyazaki Prefecture / Saito / Saitobaru Kofun Cluster
Saito, Miyazaki Prefecture · Special Historic Site
Saitobaru Kofun Cluster
- Nearest stationHyūga-Shintomi Station 11.7 km
- DesignationSpecial Historic Site, Historic Site
Saitobaru Kofun Cluster (Japanese: 西都原古墳群) is a group of three hundred thirty three kofuns or tumuli in Saito city, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. This is one of the largest kofun groups in Japan, and the largest group in Kyushu situated on a 70-meter hill composed of diluvium.
From the Wikipedia article “Saitobaru Kofun Cluster” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Saitobaru Kofun Cluster. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Saito, Miyazaki Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Hyūga-Shintomi Station, 11.7 km (straight line) |
| Type | Special Historic Site, Historic Site |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Saitobaru Kofun Cluster?
- Hyūga-Shintomi Station. It is 11.7 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Saitobaru Kofun Cluster a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Special Historic Site, Historic Site.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Saitobaru Archaeological Museum of Miyazaki Prefecture: STA3816 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Hyūga Kokufu: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Matsumotozuka Kofun: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Chibatake Kofun: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Chausubaru Kofun Cluster: MChew (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nyūtabaru Kofun Cluster: Unknown authorUnknown author (CC BY 4.0)